Law & Government
Lawmakers Said To Be Close to Agreeing on Short-Term Budget Deal
Would eliminate budget sequester
Witness in No-Fly List Lawsuit Added to No-Fly List
Found out when she attempted to fly to court to testify
Detroit Pension Ruling Could Have Impacts Elsewhere
Bankruptcy may allow for cutbacks that have been hard to pass otherwise
Court Rules Negligence Didn't Cause Third WTC Tower Collapse
Fell several hours after 9/11 terrorism attack
People Care About Oppressive Business Regulations When They Ensnare Cute Little Girls
If an 11-year-old girl shouldn't have to deal with stupid bureaucracies, why should any of us?
Pension Reform Bill Narrowly Passes in Illinois, Faces Court Battle Over Constitutionality
Would save the state $160 billion over 30 years
Model Suing Miss Universe Organization, Alleges Recruiters Demand Sex for Promises of Help
Says the organization knowingly hires "scam artists"
Welcome to Bankruptcy, Detroit!
Judge says yes to Chapter 9 protection, as well as pension cuts
Sen. Cornyn Says Obama Administration "Has Taken Lying to a New Level"
Accuses White House of cover up relating to Benghazi consulate attack
Lawmakers Unsuccessfully Tried to Ban President's 'Signature' Drone Strikes
Failed in committee
Gallery Facing Federal Lawsuits for Millions over Forgeries
Knoedler Gallery in Manhattan accused of selling faked works by masters
Supreme Court Turns Back Christian Church's Challenge to Obamacare
Has agreed to hear a different challenge
Supreme Court Hears Case About Lawsuits Against Indian Tribes
Could affect commercial and gaming activities within sovereign territories
Illinois Politicians Announce They've Reached Agreement on Pensions, Offer No Details
$100 Billion Shortfall
Ill. Lawmakers Reach Deal on State Pension Crisis
Unions already angry without knowing the details
Connie Mack Eyes Trey Radel's House Seat
Mack gave it up in his unsuccessful race for Senate
Bankrupt San Bernardino to Challenge Pension Debt
Will dispute amount that fund claims it owes them
Nobody Wins When You Go Nuclear on Filibusters
Serious political movements shouldn't try to knock down all the barriers to power whenever they temporarily enjoy it.
Florida GOP Chair Says Rep. Radel Should Resign
The Republican freshman has pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine
Senators Writings New Sanctions In Case Iran Reneges on Recent Nuke Deal
Many on Capitol Hill not fans of the deal announced over the weekend
Special Election in Florida May Show Political Impact of Obamacare Rollout
Vacant House seat being filled
Mom Promises to Sue over Child's Suicide Connected to Online Bullying
Though she doesn't identify who those people might be
California Judge Sends High-Speed Rail Plan Careening Backward Into the Station
State not allowed to spend bond money until the plan comes into compliance with authorizing ballot initiative
Congress Members Ask US Attorney to Stop Raiding Calif. Pot Dispensaries
Somebody appears to be ignoring the memo to ease off
Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown Has Not Yet Decided on Re-election Effort
Despite having raised millions
Democrat Declared Winner in Virginia AG Race
May have been one of closest in state's history
Democracy and the Filibuster
Next thing you know we could be deciding all sorts of things by majority vote.
NCAA Sues Video Game Company over College Athletes' Likenesses
Fight over use of their images in EA games continues on
Democrat Tom Harkin: Change Senate Rules on Filibusters for Legislation Next
Might opponents have to try an actual filibuster to thwart Senate Democrats?
Obama, Reid Both Used to Oppose Filibuster Changes
Until it kept them from getting what they wanted
House Votes to Speed Up Approval for Natural Gas Pipelines
Several Democrats sign on to GOP bill
